Special live coverage of the funeral for Jack Layton - Saturday, Aug. 27 on CTV

Anchored by Lloyd Robertson, CTV’s Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor, the CTV News special REMEMBERING JACK airs live on CTV across the country, and simulcast on CTV News Channel with a live stream on CTVNews.ca. CP24 and CP24.com will also have coverage of the funeral, delivering the local Toronto perspective, also beginning at 1 p.m. ET.

“Jack was an unforgettable Canadian,” said Robertson. “We want to bring his funeral to as many viewers as possible so that Canadians can properly honour Jack and his contributions to the country.”

REMEMBERING JACK features interviews with politicians, dignitaries, and everyday Canadians about the impact Layton had on their lives and their country, and about what this loss means for Canada. CTVNews.ca will also have reporters on site with additional coverage online including photo galleries and additional reports and updates on Twitter.

CP24’s coverage begins Friday, Aug. 26 as Ann Rohmer and Stephen LeDrew anchor live from Nathan Phillips Square as the public pays respect to Layton at Toronto City Hall. On Saturday, Aug. 27, CP24 provides complete, all-day live coverage of the day’s events, beginning at 7 a.m. on CP24 BREAKFAST. From the procession through downtown Toronto, to the funeral service at Roy Thomson Hall, CP24 is there as Torontonians say goodbye.